The next Bible study methods class for men will be 5 PM, Sunday, September 27, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Perryville, MD. Even if you do not come to the study, you can learn and practice this method to grow and stay fresh in your study. Men can come without doing the assignment and still learn. But you will learn more if you take the time to study and practice this method. 

   By Pastor John MacArthur Today’s article deals with an idea that is still widely held in some circles — that the divorce rate among Christians is the same, if not higher, than among non-Christians. Note how easy it is easy to claim to be a Christian for a survey.

Pastor John Scripture Reference: Revelation 13

   A U.K. newspaper, The Independent, asked twenty British celebrities to name their biggest mistake in life.1 Formula 1 driver Stirling Moss rued the day (Easter Monday 1962) he raced at Goodwood; the crash knocked him unconscious for two weeks—and ended his career. Sir Ian McKellen regretted abandoning his native accent for RP (“received pronunciation”) when he began acting. Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes wished he had used mobility kites and had drunk more water during his attempt to cross the Antarctic solo. The most poignant word came from Rabbi Lionel Blue:

   12 Honor your father and your mother . . .14 You shall not commit adultery . . . 17 . . . You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife . . . Exodus 20:12a, 14, 17b (NIV)

   Foundational Keys to Evangelizing Children It is not enough for parents simply to avoid these common pitfalls (see almost the latest below)—they must also seek to put into practice the following keys to child evangelism.

Pastor John Scripture Reference: Revelation 12

Pastor John Scripture Reference: Revelation 11

   For many believers, fulfilling Christ’s command to make disciples of all nations begins at home—with their children. In fact, few experiences bring greater joy to Christian parents than seeing their children come to faith in Christ.

   Others Call It ‘Silly Prejudice’  It seems one man’s religious freedom is another man’s “ridiculous prejudice.”